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Earthquakes

Item Number:

SM V6411

Price:

$39.95

Format:

DVD

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Length:

23 min.

Copyright:

2000

Closed Caption:

Yes

Producer:

Schlessinger Media

Grade Level:

5 - 8

ISBN:

1417104341

UPC:

753201147530

Summary:

In Earthquakes, students discover how the underground movement of rocks, along with stresses on Earth's crust, produce surface-level tremors. Learn how scientists determine where the hypocenter and epicenter of a quake occur while exploring the destructive power of seismic waves. Investigate some of the most destructive earthquakes of the 20th century, and learn how seismologists predict where they will occur. A visit to the University of California at Berkeley showcases the use of a "shaker table" by engineers designing buildings, while a fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates how students can build a simple model of a seismograph and put it through a simulated earthquake. Part of the Earth Science in Action DVD Series. A teacher's guide is included and available online.